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Lacquer Definition
Lacquer refers to a coating which gives wood work hard and durable surface. Lacquer ware of Japan and China are popular among collectors. Lacquer wares were decorated using cinnabar which is crystallized mercuric sulphide, red in color. Hence the term cinnabar is used at times interchangeably for lacquer.
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Labyrinth Labeled Kylix Kutani Kush Lacquer Lacquer Oriental Lacuna Lady Head Vase Laid Down Laid Papers
Labyrinth Labeled Kylix Kutani Kush Lacquer Lacquer Oriental Lacuna Lady Head Vase Laid Down Laid Papers